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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.28, 571.92 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.28, 571.92 and 282.20 is: 389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.28 : 571.92 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.28/571.92 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.28x = 571.92 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.28x = 161,395.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,395.82/414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.58

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